Best Pho Restaurants in East Village (10003)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Madame Vo
24-hour pho broth and standout short-rib pho in a buzzy East Village room.
Notable Picks
#1
Madame Vo
8.6
A modern East Village Vietnamese spot known for a deeply simmered pho broth and tender short rib, balanced by bright herbs and house-made condiments. The kitchen leans Saigon-style but keeps flavors clean and precise, and the room stays lively without feeling chaotic.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Madame Pho with Short Rib, Madame Vo Pho (classic beef), Goi Cuon summer rolls
What makes it special: 24-hour pho broth and standout short-rib pho in a buzzy East Village room.
8.3
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A long-running, family-owned neighborhood staple with comforting, no-frills pho and a reliable broth that locals treat as a weeknight default. Portions are generous for the price, and delivery holds up well when you want a bowl at home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Tai Nam (rare steak & flank), Pho Ga (chicken pho), Suon Nuong (grilled pork chop over rice)
What makes it special: Since 2011, this family shop has stayed a steady local pho anchor.
#3
Bánh Anh Em
8.1
A newer East Village sibling to the uptown Bánh, with a more ambitious menu and house-made noodles that shine in their beef pho. The broth is aromatic and peppery, and the kitchen’s craft-forward approach makes it feel like a special-occasion pho stop rather than a routine bowl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef Pho with fresh-made noodles, Bún bò bơ (butter-sizzled beef noodles), Bánh chưng chiên (crispy sticky rice cakes)
What makes it special: Fresh extruded noodles and a refined, chef-driven pho program.
Worthy Picks
#4
La Dong
7.7
A calm Union Square-area dining room serving clean, well-balanced pho with a lighter broth and careful seasoning. It’s a comfortable sit-down pick when you want pho in a quieter setting than the East Village core.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Dac Biet (house special pho), Pho Tai (rare steak), Crispy spring rolls
What makes it special: A quieter Union Square pho bowl with careful, not-over-salty broth.